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Still from Sprout Wings and Fly — Sprout Wings and Fly (1983) — Les Blank, Cece Conway, Alice GerrardPhotographed by Les Blank

Poster for Sprout Wings and Fly

Les Blank, Cece Conway, Alice Gerrard

Sprout Wings and Fly

United States / English / 1983 / 30m

Documentary Music

Letterboxd: 3.72/5·885 ratings·270 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Fiddling legend Tommy Jarrell shares his gifts with a new generation.

Included in
Music Shorts
Position 6
Included in
Documentaries by Les Blank
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorLes Blank, Cece Conway, Alice Gerrard

CinematographerLes Blank

EditorMaureen Gosling

Cast

Tommy Jarrellas Himself

Double Feature

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Sprout Wings and Fly (1983) | Criteria